BA would be mad to accept a mere suspension - the strike threat has been playing havoc with the Company's business since late 2009 and in the few days since strike dates were declared the expense has increased massively with the loss of bookings, flight cancellations/refund of fares, and subcharter contracts. Unite is headed for disaster and it knows it - if indeed BA were willing to re-table the offer without deducting the costs since initial rejection, it should be on the basis of Unite recommending acceptance. These people have had their clodhoppers on BA's jugular for far too long and with or without the union calling off the strike, I suspect the matter will be over by this time next week.
Like many, I have been greatly impressed by WW's leadership in recent weeks. This bodes well - it is no coincidence that BA's stature was highest and its staff proudest during the strong governance last experienced under King & Marshall. Unfortunately since then we have had weak CEOs who have been more inclined to tinker or attempt to bottle up fundamental problems during their tenures, and the Company has sunk into a degree of mediocrity as a result, along with staff pride. Hopefully BA is about to enter the 21st century, albeit a decade late.